Time to trainer after Laparoscopic hernia repair surgery

[robt57]

What amount of times have folks had before getting back on bike after Laparoscopic hernia repair surgery. Both indoor trainer or on the road/woods/gravel etc.

[KidWok]

Back in my 20's when I got that done, I think I was back on the trainer spinning easy within 2 days. Rode to my post-op the following week. Doc wasn't too happy with me though.

Tai

[Kirk007]

6 weeks for a double

[dsjackson]

2 weeks until easy endurance on the trainer.

At around 4 weeks pushed it into SS and Threshold efforts with varying success.

At 5 weeks riding outside 100-130 miles/week, nothing stupid.

8 weeks back to work (very physical job).

I was 39 yrs old at the time. Surgery wrecked my core strength for a couple of weeks. I wouldn’t say I was fully recovered until about a year out. Intermittent surgical site pain/discomfort, consistent self awareness and guarding.

But it all comes back around. Be patient, don’t rush it.

Also worth noting, as I’m sure many in your life have: not all hernias and their respective surgical repairs are the same. The above was for a relatively small umbilical hernia, no implant, laparoscopic repair. A good friend had a larger repair with implant, but not laparoscopic - his recovery was even quicker.

[Big Dan]

Six weeks before I could ride.

[earlfoss]

Depends on a lot of things. I was on the trainer 5 days after mine.

[KJackson]

Two Days after hernia surgery I was mowing my lawn which was close to an acre. All the best for your recovery

[Fat Cat]

Can't the surgeon make a recommendation ?

[.RJ]

Originally Posted by Fat Cat

Can't the surgeon make a recommendation ?

Most of the recovery guidelines are around pretty sedentary lifestyles

[buddybikes]

Gut incision, doesn't matter if sedentary or active. Use dr advice. I was told after my appendix 3 weeks.

Of course cycling bit different that log rolling...

[C40_guy]

I took it really easy getting out of bed for several days afterward my inguinal hernia repair.

I don't remember the specifics as it was five years ago, but my Garmin records indicate very light running three weeks later, and back to normal a week or two after that.

[robt57]

Originally Posted by Fat Cat

Can't the surgeon make a recommendation ?

Of course, but not a cyclist.

[robt57]

Originally Posted by .RJ

Most of the recovery guidelines are around pretty sedentary lifestyles

Thus my thread, agree..

An upside, wife is 25 year surg tech. Works with this Dr. weekly. She picks from best for friends and family. We had a party last weekend, and among guests there were 5 hip replacements. All same Dr recommended by my wife. Worst Dr's are still called Dr. she always sez.

[DRietz]

Not quite the same but the surgeon that took out my appendix told me a week out from my surgery that light jogs wouldn't be a problem.

[Fat Cat]

Originally Posted by .RJ

Most of the recovery guidelines are around pretty sedentary lifestyles

Really ? So more sedentary people than active require surgery ?